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Rubio Takes Charge After Maduro's Capture Amid Controversy

1/7/2026

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Rubio Oversees Maduro Capture

Secretary of State Marco Rubio gained prominence after a U.S. operation captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
The operation signals a shift in U.S. policy as Rubio oversees the Venezuela transition.
President Donald Trump asserted the U.S. would "run" the country, but Rubio says the focus is enforcing an oil quarantine and immediate interests.
Democrats question legality and accuse the administration of misleading Congress.

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Rubio Contradicts Trump

On the five-year anniversary of January 6, U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration launched a website promoting a false narrative that blames law enforcement and Democrats while downplaying the violence.
Old tweets from Secretary of State Marco Rubio resurfaced, contradicting this narrative.
Rubio condemned the riot in real-time, calling it 'anti-American anarchy' and urging Trump to restore order.
Since joining the administration, Rubio has avoided discussing the riot.

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Rubio Oversees Maduro Capture

Secretary of State Marco Rubio gained prominence after a U.S. operation captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
The operation signals a shift in U.S. policy as Rubio oversees the Venezuela transition.
President Donald Trump asserted the U.S. would "run" the country, but Rubio says the focus is enforcing an oil quarantine and immediate interests.
Democrats question legality and accuse the administration of misleading Congress.

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